BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Open, Classified

    Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: 16G x 10CM, REF: 1610MSK; 18G x 16CM, REF: 1816MSK

    Recall: Z-1260-2023 · Initiated February 28, 2023

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1260-2023
    Event Number
    91638
    Firm
    Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
    FEI Number
    2020394
    Product Code
    KNW
    Status
    Open, Classified
    Root Cause
    Mixed-up of materials/components
    Initiated
    February 28, 2023
    Posted
    March 16, 2023
    Address
    1625 W 3rd St, Bldg 1, Tempe, AZ, 85281-2438

    Description

    Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: 16G x 10CM, REF: 1610MSK; 18G x 16CM, REF: 1816MSK

    Reason

    The external diameter of the biopsy instrument is larger than the internal diameter of the coaxial needle, which could lead to: 1) Procedural delay, 2) Requirement of an additional device, 3), Needle tip breakage, if used despite incompatibility.

    Action

    On 2/28/23, "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notices were mailed and emailed to customers and distributors who were told to take the following actions: 1) Discontinue use of and Dispose of all affected product remaining in your possession in accordance with your local facility's process. 2) Share this notification with all users within your facility network of the product to ensure they are also aware of this field action. 3) If you purchased this product from a distributor, contact your distributor for further instructions and credit resolution. 4) Complete and return the attached Customer Response Form and email to: [email protected] The recalling firm will issue replacements, as available, or credit. In addition, distributors were asked to do the following: Identify all customers within your distribution network that purchased any affected product as defined in this notification. Provide a copy of the attached customer letter to all customers to advise them of this field action notification. Customers/distributors who have questions can contact the North American Regional Complaint Center at 1-844-8BD- LIFE (1-844-823-5433), Say Recall when prompted, M-F 8am - 5pm CT

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) includes states of: FL, MD, OH, CO, PA, TX, NC, CA, ME, MO, NV, MI, IL, NY, VA, AZ, NH, LA, WI, KY, MA, WA, CT, SD, OK, DC, IA, AR, GA, NE, NM, IN, NJ, MN, PR, AL, AK, SC, KS, OR, ID, VT, MT, WV, ND, TN, MS, HI, WY, RI and OUS countries of: Canada, Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. OUS: AR, AU, BE, CA, CN, CO, HK, IN, JP, KR, TH, TW

    Quantity

    38,635